Calligraphy for Beginners - Southwell Library - Adult Learning

Southwell Library, Southwell

Date	12 September - 17 October 2022
Sessions	Mondays: 10am - 12pm
No. sessions	5
Venue	Southwell Library, Southwell View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £30

About this course

This course is for absolute beginners to the art of calligraphy.

You will learn:

How to hold the calligraphy pen
How to form the ‘Foundational Script’ alphabet
How to plan and execute a small project.

Please note that materials are not included in the cost of the course.

At the first class the tutor will show you what you need to buy (please budget for around £20).

What will be covered on the course? What will be taught to learners?

To hold the pen correctly using the nib at different angles.
To create straight and curves strokes
Form the letters in the family groups (1 – 5) for minuscules (lower case letters)
Form majuscules (Roman Capitals) – capital letters
To plan and complete a small project using calligraphy skills learnt during the course

What resources/course materials do learners need to bring for the course?

Calligraphy – Materials Needed (approx. budget £20)

Pencil and eraser
30cm (12 inch) ruler
Protractor and set square pack
Clear Plastic Wallet (A4) to keep your work in
Paperclips/bulldog clip or a clipboard
STAEDTLER 3002 C5 Calligraphy Markers - Assorted Colours (Pack of 5) – Available to buy at the Library Shop in selected libraries: Arnold Library, Mansfield Library, West Bridgford Library, Beeston Library and Southwell Library.
Or equivalent calligraphy pen. Please note that pen nibs must be 2mm and 3.5mm as the course handouts and layout sheets are all drawn up in these sizes. Try ‘The Works’ for pens in these sizes.
Clairefontaine Goldline Layout Pad, A4, 50 gsm, 80 Sheets – or equivalent. The layout paper needs to be 50gsm so that the lined exercise sheets can be seen through it. Stocked by Mansfield Library and available to buy from the Library Shop, Mansfield Central Library.

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: